Did the Weakerthans ever really leave? Left and Leaving is one of the great unsung albums of this decade, a literate punk-rock classic that bridges the divide between bookish hipsters and the Hot Topic-wearing Warped Tour set. And Reconstruction Site, the band’s follow-up LP, was nearly as accomplished.

Reunion Tour, then, is not so much a comeback as it is the next great Weakerthans record — or so we can presume. Frontman John K. Samson recorded this version of “Utilities” back in 2003 in the CBC studios; a new rendition will be the last track on the new album. If it sounds anything like this tender, “My Favourite Chords”-like version, it should be a roomy enough cap for an album bloated with potential.